Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are partnering with a highly regarded independent school in Kensington and Chelsea to recruit a Year 1 or Year 2 KS1 Class Teacher. The role is a fixed-term maternity cover for the 2026/27 academic year, with a view to permanency for the right candidate, starting October 2026.

The school holds an Outstanding OFSTED rating and offers a richly enriched curriculum, supported by strong CPD across federated schools.

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers' status is essential.
• Experience in independent or mainstream primary settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 1 or Year 2 KS1 classes in an independent school.
• Provide cover for maternity leave on a fixed-term basis for 2026/27.
• Start in October 2026 with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
• Join a school with an Outstanding OFSTED rating and enriched curriculum.

Skills

KS1 teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you an experienced Year 1 of 2 Class Teacher?

Would you like to work in an Independent School setting?

Would you like to work in the borough of Kensington?

Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

October 2026 Start

Key Stage Class Teacher Role

Full 2026/27 Academics Year Contract with Opportunity to become permanent

Independent School Setting

Outstanding OFSTED Rating

MPS 2 to 6 Outer LondonAcademics are currently working with this very successful independent school based in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea to recruit an experienced Year 1 or 2 Keys Stage 1 Class Teacher to join their team from October 2026. The role has come available sure to maternity leave and will be a fixed term contract for the academic year with options to become permanent if successful for all parties during the year.

The school has a long-standing history of well above average results and providing and exciting and enriched curriculum where children and teachers thrive. The school has strong links with their federated independent schools who work together to provide outstanding CPD for all staff. The schools are set on extensive grounds and is well resourced in all departments with competitive sports team and a brilliant reputation to uphold.

Applications would be most welcome from Key Stage 1 Class Teachers from Independent and Mainstream Primary school backgrounds.

It is essential that you have qualified teachers' status to be considered for this role.

Interviews will be arranged for W/C 5th October or sooner if possible.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy